Designate Power Plant Chief

Designate Power Plant Chief Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. Location: Windsor, ON, Canada Position Summary Responsible for assisting the Chief Operating Engineer with coordinating Power Plant Operations and Maintenance activities to meet production/plant operations requirements along with division quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives. Key Responsibilities Operations: Assist the Chief Engineer in administering programs involving electrical, mechanical, general construction, and repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment. Implement a complete preventive management system. Ensure effective cost management for site Power plant as well as budget development and ownership. Key contributor for the natural gas procurement team. Contracts negotiation with vendors and governing bodies. Assign and verify completion of routine maintenance/PM and operation of all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C systems and any other related equipment. Assist with the administration of inventory control programs and systems. Implement strategies to reduce energy consumption and minimize the carbon footprint within the organization. Quality & Safety: Create, foster and maintain a proactive safety culture. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Support OHAS 18001 Safety Management Programs and ensure compliance with overall plant safety goals. Develop and implement site-wide equipment standards for optimal efficiency and compliance. Conduct regular inspections of operating mechanical, electrical and equipment systems. Ensure compliance with TSSA requirements and certifications. Team Management: Coach employees by clarifying role requirements and discussing progress. Manage department work schedules, payroll, job administration, time off requests and employee time & attendance. Assign and monitor maintenance projects for employees. Project Management: Deliver and manage budgets of CAPEX/OPEX projects. Lead change initiatives to deliver business results. Assist in required projects and programs to ensure that the Department achieves its annual goals. Competencies 1st class Power Engineer certificate from the TSSA (or 2nd class Power Engineer certificate with some 1st class examination completed). 5+ years of related work experience. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Proficient in the use of computer systems. May be required to work extended periods of time without relief. Required Skills & Abilities Software – JD Edwards, Kronos, MS Office, Rockwell DCS Controls. Ability to make things happen, customer focus, team building and influencing. Education Required: Trade Certificate: First Class Operating Engineer certificate of qualification. Preferred: College Diploma, Stationary/Power Engineering. Financial Responsibility Greatly influences goals but does not have final authority. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Job Posting End Date: 2024-04-01 #J-18808-Ljbffr